A sudden power outage affected 23,000 residents in the Puyallup area on Wednesday morning, leaving them in the dark. But what caused this widespread disruption? The answer lies in a surprising event: a bird's unexpected intervention. As crews were working on transmission lines, a bird struck one of them, causing four substations to go offline. This incident sparked a swift response from Puget Sound Energy (PSE), who sprang into action to restore power. By switching to alternative routes, PSE managed to get the electricity flowing again, with only two customers remaining without power by 11 a.m. This story highlights the unexpected challenges that can arise in maintaining a reliable power supply and the importance of swift and innovative solutions to keep our communities illuminated.
